FOOTHILLS ACADEMY
Foothills Academy is a public charter school with about 282 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade.
Foothills Academy, located in the serene desert landscape of North Scottsdale, is a private educational institution dedicated to providing a personalized and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, focusing not only on core curriculum standards but also on the social and emotional development of its students. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Foothills Academy fosters a tight-knit community where educators can tailor their instructional strategies to meet the unique needs, learning styles, and curiosities of each individual student.
Beyond academics, the school is known for integrating character development and critical thinking into its daily programming. Its location on East Ashler Hills Drive provides a quiet, focused setting that encourages students to engage deeply with their studies. Through a blend of traditional academic discipline and a supportive, modern teaching philosophy, Foothills Academy aims to prepare its students to transition successfully to higher education while becoming responsible, well-rounded members of their community.
For more information, contact Foothills Academy at (480) 488-5583 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
FOOTHILLS ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Scottsdale, AZ with about 282 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 282
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 282 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOOTHILLS ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.